RIPE

I worked on the series RIPE for many years. I began by photographing friends in my studio and mostly in silhouette. It was only when I convinced a dear friend to pose in the tropical foliage of her back yard that I really felt the work come to life. The dozens of women I’ve photographed since that day are deciding where and how they want to be portrayed. These women opted out of my safe, stark studio and literally took to the streets to celebrate their ripe bodies. My photographs illustrate the strength and beauty of the female body; they represent desire and fulfillment, and are a celebration of the life within.